Richmond, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Richmond's Demographic Profile

Richmond has 37,550 households and a median income of $81,521, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 112,921
# Households 37,550
Median age 39
Median household income $81,521
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 18,501
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Richmond $360 8,418 SF 8.57%
El Cerrito $290 5,455 SF 6.00%
Pinole $410 4,458 SF 8.57%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Richmond $411 17,811 SF
San Pablo $324 53,361 SF
El Sobrante $423 5,647 SF
El Cerrito $420 6,276 SF
Point Richmond $300 12,843 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Richmond $308 8,924 SF 9.56%
San Pablo $328 8,229 SF 8.50%
El Cerrito $349 6,498 SF 6.00%
Point Richmond $261 14,072 SF 7.41%
Albany $387 5,588 SF 5.60%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Richmond

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

3912 San Pablo Dam Rd

El Sobrante, CA 94803

  • 4,915 SF Retail Building
  • 5.36% Cap Rate
  • $1,380,000
For Sale

253 S 25th St

Richmond, CA 94804

  • 6,468 SF Flex Building
  • $1,775,000
For Sale

700-706 Gilman St

Berkeley, CA 94710

  • 2,852 SF Industrial Building
  • $300,000 - $450,000
For Sale

Tara Creek Townhome Development

San Pablo, CA 94806

  • 2.77 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $3,900,000
For Sale

Centro 1331

Berkeley, CA 94710

  • 19,746 SF Office Building
  • $595,000
For Sale

1539 Humboldt Ave

San Pablo, CA 94806

  • 3,304 SF Multifamily
  • 5.30% Cap Rate
  • $1,600,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Richmond pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Richmond $499 18,434 SF
San Pablo $319 38,650 SF
El Sobrante $546 10,743 SF
El Cerrito $390 7,728 SF
Point Richmond $226 11,375 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Richmond

For Sale

Portfolio of 2 4-Plexes in Richmond

Richmond, CA

  • $1,800,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Richmond alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Richmond or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Richmond 112,921 37,550 39 $81,521 3 18,501 -1%
San Pablo 31,390 9,315 37 $67,269 3 5,289 -1%
El Sobrante 13,724 4,865 43 $103,015 3 1,745 -1%
El Cerrito 25,744 10,379 44 $122,148 2 4,392 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Richmond, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Richmond

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Is Richmond a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Richmond offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Richmond?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Richmond. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Richmond?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Richmond. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Richmond compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Richmond. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Richmond acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Richmond, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.